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Misryev was overwhelmed by the additional figures on the screen.

"Is this true? The additional budget has reached such a level?" Smiryev looked at the nine-digit zero at the back, and the corner of his mouth twitched. The construction of the naval aviation alone has far exceeded what he could do. Imagining expectations, Smiryev suddenly remembered why Yanayev cut down the huge army in the Far East from the very beginning. It turned out that it was to pave the way for the later air force and naval aviation on the Pacific coast.

"Quantity is not everything, Comrade Smirev, the Soviet Union must be able to deal with the threat from the American fleet qualitatively. Therefore, I think it is necessary to get rid of the last big drag on the navy."

The last big burden, other people only think of the Kiev-class aircraft carrier that is still in the port and has not been sold. I don’t know which country General Secretary Yanayev will cheat next.

Looking at the expectant eyes of everyone, Yanayev spread his hands and said, "Don't think too much, this time we can throw out the price of the last Kiev-class big sale. And now there is no potential to take advantage of it." Home. After seeing what happened to India, do you still think that someone spent a lot of money to buy a Kiev class? Of course not, and now the Kiev class is not the only ship that has been eliminated, there are still a lot of old ships that need to be dealt with at a special price , This little money alone is enough to make up for our funding problem in the construction of the vine system."

"But when the general secretary said this, I think you have already thought of which country you want to sell to?" Comrade Yazov, who has not spoken, asked.

Yanayev nodded, and no longer concealed it, he said bluntly, "Yes."

When everyone was concentrating, Yanayev said the name that they couldn't believe.

"This aircraft carrier will be sold to China at a very low price. And China must be very happy to accept it. After all, a certain sea area in the Asia-Pacific region in 1996 was not very peaceful."

Chapter 432 Bold, Naval Reform

The construction of the naval vine system proposed by Marshal Ogarkov to speed up the construction of a modern navy is only to better implement the saturation strike strategy of Soviet submarines.The reshaping mission of the Red Navy fleet has clearly stated its position, with the new ballistic missile nuclear submarine as the core, implementing a "nuclear containment strategy."

All the ships of the Red Navy are back to fully cover the ballistic missile nuclear submarines and enter the launch position, and the combat missions of the Red Navy must also be clarified. The ballistic missile nuclear submarines are given priority. The entire fleet serves the ballistic missile nuclear submarines. It was just a hobby of the Soviet Navy. They had only one job, which was to safely escort the ballistic missile nuclear submarine into the launch position.The Soviet Union's naval construction plan is slightly different from that of the United States. After all, their naval construction is aimed at the goal of nuclear war.

Therefore, the Soviet Navy only needs 7 ballistic missile nuclear submarines to be successfully launched to cause "irreparable losses" to any country in the world, forcing the other party not to dare to launch a war. The idea of ​​​​building an army such as dealing with local wars with conventional wars can get rid of the endless cycle of arms races, and save costs as much as possible on the premise of ensuring national security and foreign intervention capabilities.

Under such a construction idea, the Soviet Union began to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.The construction of the vine system thrown out by Yanayev is a strong needle injected into the heart of the navy, and Yanayev will start to drastically reduce the navy's sea power. Although some people may not accept this plan, But this is the guarantee to ensure that the Red Navy maintains the highest combat effectiveness.

"The four Kenda-class guided missile cruisers, Grozny, Admiral Fokin, Admiral Golovko, and Varyag, will be phased out within the next two years."

"Phase out over the next three years Kronstadt, Admiral Isakov, Admiral Nakhimov, Admiral Makarov, Marshal Voroshilov, Admiral Okgaborsky, Admiral Isachenkov, Tymoshenko, Vasily Chabayev, Admiral Yumashev and other 10 Golden Eagles Class A cruiser."

"In the next three years, we will phase out the Modern, Excellent, Desperate, Resolute, and Inspiration of Type 985 destroyers, streamline the size of all fleets, improve detection capabilities, and ensure that our nuclear submarines can accurately strike the opponent's aircraft carrier fleet."

Yanayev's every word is like a knife on Smiryev's head. These actions are completely slashing the size of the current navy. The Soviet Navy, which was already a little tight, hopes that Yanayev can add more Unexpectedly, the long-awaited aircraft carrier did not come, but the size of the original aircraft carrier battle group was reduced.

Smirev couldn't accept it, and everyone present couldn't accept it. It was like giving them a candy just now, and then they were slapped immediately.That's not how the carrot and stick policy works.

"Is there any problem?" Yanayev looked around at the silent people. Now they are even more silent than when they were hit before. They abolished more than [-] ships in one go, and no one could accept it for a while.

But the general secretary's policy is correct. The Soviet Union does not need to fall into an endless loop of arms race with the United States. To maintain a powerful navy, it only needs to maintain a nuclear submarine strike force that can wipe out the entire United States after being attacked.

"How to deal with the eliminated ships, General Secretary Yanayev?" Smiryev asked, removing these ships at once, we must know their whereabouts.

"Sell, all sold to countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The funds from the sale are also used to build our nuclear submarine fleet, as well as upgrade the current destroyers, anti-submarine ships and frigates." Yanayev replied without hesitation.

"Ah?" General Misryev thought he had heard wrong.

"The twenty or so old warships that have been eliminated are all sold. Is there any problem?" Yanayev asked the other party.

What kind of internationalist spirit is it to eliminate ships in service and sell them to other countries!

Smiryev simply didn't know what Yanayev was planning.Others also frowned. Is this weakening the power of the Soviet navy to make up for the military power of the Asia-Pacific countries?

When everyone was aggrieved, Yanayev said lightly, "Sell the Kiev-class and Hyundai-class to China, sell some of the guided missile destroyers to North Korea, sell the shore-to-ship missile system to South Korea, and woo Japan to build shore-to-ship ships." Defense forces, do you know what will happen in the Asia Pacific?"

"An arms race in the Asia-Pacific region?" Yazov immediately reacted. It turned out that when Yanayev abolished and phased out old ships, he also used them to promote the Soviet Union's arms sales. Selling a ship was comparable to weapons The profit from selling a Kalashnikov is much greater.

Yanayev pointed to the South China Sea area and said, "First of all, the sale of Kiev-class and modern-class ones will strengthen the naval power of allies. I think they have tolerated the Philippines, Vietnam and other countries for a long time, and the United States, which is fanning the flames behind it, is trying to build an island chain. Blocking China and selling aircraft carriers and ships at low prices is a timely rain for them. Even if they have not yet formed combat effectiveness, those small countries in the South China Sea that attempt to provoke must weigh the power of anti-ship missiles. And if in a maritime dispute China has been subdued, and the Soviet Union may not have a worthy ally in the international community.”

Among the five permanent members, Britain and the United States are hard-core alliances, and China and the Soviet Union are red allies. Only one, France, has been in a state of being on the fence.

"Secondly, there are South Korea and North Korea. No matter how they sell arms, their military strength will be maintained at the tip of the knife on the Korean Peninsula, and the countries that generate income are only the forces behind us. Finally, Japan sells some outdated models For Japan, do you think there will be any change in the dispute situation of the South Kuril Islands? No, if they really want to do something, then we can tolerate the loss of a ship, but the price Japan pays is the whole country.”

With heavy breathing, Yanayev ended the meeting. At this time, he almost understood what he should understand. Those who were unwilling to accept Yanayev's reform plan accepted that the number had been reduced, but the strength was great. The greatly improved Soviet Red Navy.

"So, what's the problem now?"

Chapter 433 Honorable Retirement

The navy's large-scale abolition of three types of ships has caused dissatisfaction among some senior officers.The elimination of Hyundai-class destroyers, Kenda-class guided missile cruisers, and Golden Eagle A-class cruisers will inevitably cause some officers and sailors to have nothing to do, and the Ministry of National Defense has also arranged for these retired personnel early, or go to other To work on ships, they can either be decommissioned directly, or they can even be arranged to work in overseas military groups.

Some people in the navy are worried that the loss of the three types of ships will greatly delay the air defense capabilities of the Soviet Red Navy, but Yanayev is very clear that the air defense capabilities of the Kenda-class guided missile cruiser and the Golden Eagle A-class cruiser are outdated. Type 956 The steam boilers of destroyers are time-consuming and laborious to maintain. If all of them are eliminated, although some mid-range point air defense capabilities will be temporarily lost, it is enough to speed up the service speed of Type 11356R cruisers.If the 11356R type is really in service first, it is undoubtedly that the Soviet Red Navy used the Soviet Red Navy to purchase 11356 for India in advance to make a live advertisement. Compared with 11356 11356R, it is like an original version and a monkey version.

This is the last cruise of the Hyundai-class destroyer that has been patrolling the Pacific Ocean for nearly 20 years. After that, it will end its mission of defending the motherland and dock quietly in the port, waiting for its final fate-being sold to other countries.

Kutuzov, the captain of the Modern-class destroyer, was in a complicated mood. He looked at the sunset on the sea level, and with the last touch of soft light, he slowly disappeared on the sea level.

Kutuzov caressed the modern-class ship, as if saying goodbye to an old friend, even though he was almost at the age of retirement.

At this time, Sironov had already bid farewell to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, and was replaced by the newly appointed Rear Admiral Sergey Avakyants, who was appointed by the Soviet Ministry of Defense, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. Kutuzov felt relieved that the chief of staff had become the commander-in-chief of the entire fleet.

Avakyants had previously asked Kutuzov if he would like to serve on another ship, or be transferred to the civilian department of the Navy Headquarters as director.But they were all rejected by Kutuzov. Looking at the huge Hyundai class behind him, he smiled and said, "I should retire with this destroyer, my friend."

Seeing that he couldn't be more stubborn than the other party, Major General Avakyants had no choice but to approve Kutuzov's request for the last Pacific cruise. He also hoped that his old friend could leave the navy and the post he once loved in a decent way.

The Hyundai class has completed his great mission of defending the dignity of the motherland. It has confronted the Pacific Seventh Fleet in the Arabian Sea crisis, monitored the US and Japanese fleets in the Japanese naval exercise, and experienced "our ship was ordered to collide" in the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. In the thrilling scene of "Your Ship", no matter where you go, the red flag of the hammer and sickle has never been lowered.

Kutuzov can even proudly declare that the Hyundai class has never embarrassed the Soviet Red Navy fleet once, but every time it has achieved outstanding military exploits.

"I'm going, my friend, goodbye."

Kutuzov wiped the moisture from the corner of his eyes. No one could understand the captain's mood at this moment.Because he didn't know what else Kutuzov could do after leaving the modern class.He chose the navy he loves, and used his loyalty to protect the motherland all his life.

He stroked the ship's side lightly, like a fading veteran who followed his weapon to the end of his official career.

"Thank you for being by my side for so many years." In Kutuzov's eyes, the Modern Class is more like an old friend who has been with him for many years, rather than a cold steel monster made of engines and steel plates.

The modern-class destroyers once represented the strongest anti-ship and air defense capabilities of the Soviet Union in the 80s.When the Shen Mi was transferred from the Baltic Shipyard to the Pacific Fleet, when passing through the Asia-Pacific waters, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force first dispatched a P-2J anti-submarine patrol aircraft, and then dispatched the 2050-ton Asagumo frigate, The Chinese Navy dispatched 2 Type 051 destroyers, 1 Type 053H frigate, and 1 icebreaker, and the South Korean Navy dispatched 1 frigate to take over the monitoring until the other party sailed into the Soviet waters.

However, the splendor is old, and the late Type 956 destroyer has come to an end. He will give up his place in the Pacific Fleet to more outstanding descendants.

"One era has ended, and another era has begun." Kutuzov looked at the port that was getting closer and closer, and sighed.Perhaps there are many captains like him at this time, conducting the last cruise and then retiring with honor.He doesn't know what the Soviet Red Navy will look like in the future, but he knows that they will continue to fight for the motherland they defend behind them.

The modern-class has already docked at the port, and the modern-class slowly fell asleep along with the night.The first mate called all the crew to the deck and took off his hat to Captain Kutuzov.This is the last time they will be partnered with the captain, after which they will be sent to other ships for work.

"Salute," the mate called.

Everyone raised their hands to pay Captain Kutuzov the highest respect.

Kutuzov waved to them, and then prepared to step down from the Type 956 destroyer.As soon as he arrived at the cabin door, he saw a yellow-skinned Asian walking towards the modern class. He was wearing a white navy suit that was not the same as his own. The sharp-eyed Kutuzov recognized it at first sight. Chinese naval commander.

"Is it coming so soon?" Kutuzov paused. He hadn't received any news before that the Chinese navy would send negotiators so soon to discuss the acquisition of warships.

In fact, even the reception staff of the Ministry of National Defense did not expect that the other party would directly request to visit the Type 956 destroyer. After thinking for a while, the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, Avakyantz, issued an order. It is agreed that the Chinese representatives will board the ship to visit the Type 956 destroyer at this time.

The Chinese soldier, whose height was no less than that of the Russians, walked up to Kutuzov. He straightened his back and replied in standard fluent Russian, "Hello, Colonel Kutuzov, I am Rear Admiral of the Chinese Navy, and my name is Zhang." , and also the negotiator for this naval ship arms sale.”

Kutuzov froze for a moment, then stretched out his hand and said, "Hello, General Zhang, I'm Colonel Kutuzov, the captain of this modern-class ship."